LOT 487 Ɏ A RARE MARINE TUSK MANJU NETSUKE OF THE SAMBIKI SARU
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Ɏ A RARE MARINE TUSK MANJU NETSUKE OF THE SAMBIKI SARUUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Well-carved as the three wise monkeys, Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru, arranged in a circle, each covering each other's mouth, ears, or eyes. The reverse is partially worked in sukashi-bori (openwork), the cord channel runs through the pierced himotoshi in the center where the hind paws of the monkeys meet.DIAMETER 4 cmCondition: The surface is heavily worn. Some circular age cracks. Otherwise good condition.Provenance: German private collection.Auction comparison:Compare to a netsuke signed Kaigyoku Masatsugu, depicting the Sambiki Saru in one, sold at Van Ham, Asian Art, 7 June 2017, Cologne, lot 406 (sold for 9,675 EUR).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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